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Fiscal Court adopts statewide mutual-aid agreement for emergency management
Summary
Lincoln County approved a written Statewide Emergency Management Mutual Aid & Assistance Agreement to formalize assistance to and from neighboring counties during emergencies.
The Lincoln County Fiscal Court approved a Statewide Emergency Management Mutual Aid & Assistance Agreement July 22 that documents how the county will provide and receive assistance in emergency situations.
Court members said the county has historically provided and received mutual aid but the agreement formalizes the practice in writing. Magistrate Faulkner moved to approve the resolution; Magistrate Stanley seconded. The motion carried with all in favor.
The agreement states Lincoln County will assist surrounding counties when available during emergencies; the minutes do not list implementing procedures or cost-sharing details. The resolution establishes a written framework for mutual assistance but does not itself obligate the county beyond the terms of the agreement when activated.
